Construction Safety Specialist

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Safety Specialist for our Advanced Facilities Group. In this role, you will coordinate field safety programs across multiple projects and conduct routine site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

You will lead project safety initiatives, perform new hire orientation, monitor prime/subcontractor safety programs, and assist in accident investigations to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 0-2 years construction or related experience (Required).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conducts regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies.
• Conducts safety audits on assigned projects by identifying, documenting and recommending abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.
• Attends project pre-planning, progress and other relevant project-related meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• Supports field leadership in the implementation of the safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees and related activities well as chairing the project safety committee.
• Assists in the investigation of project-related accidents and discusses changes to prevent recurrence.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Safety program execution

Hazard recognition

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/health

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Safety Specialist for our Advanced Facilities Group. In this role, you will coordinate field safety programs across multiple projects and conduct routine site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

You will lead project safety initiatives, perform new hire orientation, monitor prime/subcontractor safety programs, and assist in accident investigations to prevent recurrence.